Garden Layout
To get started on your new garden, sketch out your plan on paper. Use graph paper and draw to scale, keeping in mind the mature size and habit of each kind of plant. Site larger plants where they won't cast shade over shorter plants. Choose compact varieties of plants and bushes if you have limited space.
Garden beds function best when built to the 3 to 5 feet wide range. Main pathways are best kept at 2 feet wide. Some smaller gardens can get away with 18” pathways, but if you need to get a wheelbarrow into a space, you'll need a minimum of 2 feet.
Keep in mind that beds do not have to be straight. A curved bed can give you a more flowing look. The most basic garden plan consists of a design with straight, long rows running north and south orientation. A north to south direction will ensure that the garden gets the best sun exposure and air circulation. A garden that runs east to west tends to get too shaded from the crops growing in the preceding row.
Garden borders can be added to be functional and decorative. You can use stone block, plastic border, or just plain hand edging will work. I prefer stone block that you can pick up at your local building supply. This gives you a nice solid and decorative edge for your garden to hold in the dirt, mulch, or stone base. It also makes line trimming much easier to keep that landscaping looking in pristine shape.
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